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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
#Syndromes #CVA ... Territory #Symptoms #Signs ... Localization #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table ... Review in Clinical Neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
CNS Ring-Enhancing ... Diagnosis- Compatible syndrome ... + MRI lesions + ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... abnormalities in the left MCA ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
atypical symptoms): MRI ... +gad (stroke, CN7 ... sarcoid or other CNS ... inflammatory cause ... Management #Treatment #Neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
pulmonary etc) • CNS ... Impairment: • Acute stroke ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... EMG) studies • MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... meningovascular (stroke ... Acute meningeal signs ... regarded as a strong ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... /CTA • Anterior ... circulation: MCA ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... diagnosis #management #neurology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... The most common causes ... this are tumors, strokes ... MRI was ordered ... ophthalmology #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
lumbar spine • MCC ... (CES) is usually ... - Emergency Causes ... Imaging studies: • MRI ... #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
(AG) = {Na - (Cl ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... acidosis: - CNS ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology